Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Department of Health and Human Services Headquarters?
What disciplines or tracks will be recruited?
When can I expect to hear if I have been selected?
How do I apply?
When does the Program begin?
Who actually hires me for the Program?
Are positions located outside of Washington, DC?
What is a GS-9?
What type of training activities are included in the Program?
Will I have a mentor?
What type of rotations can I expect?
Is the Emerging Leaders Program a permanent appointment within
the Federal Government?
Will interviews be held?
Will there be a program orientation?
Will I be eligible for promotion?
Where is the Department of Health and Human Services
Headquarters?
The Department of Health and Human Services headquarters is located at 200
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC. We are conveniently located near
Federal Center SW metro station on the orange and blue lines - just a short
distance from the U.S. Capitol, and the Mall.
What disciplines or tracks will be recruited?
All college majors are accepted. Selections are based on need per career path.
The career paths include Administrative, Human Resources, Information Technology,
Social Science, Scientific and Public Health tracks.
When can I expect to hear if I have been selected?
Everyone who applied to the program will be contacted by the end of April
annually. All selections for the program will be made prior to the beginning of
May annually.
How do I apply?
You may apply by accessing the http link located in Quickhire or https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/elp.exe. . Please refer to the directions located under the How To Apply webpage for additional information.
When does the Program begin?
The program begins annually on the last Monday in July. Orientation
will be held on your second day of employment at the Hubert H. Humphrey
Building, HHS headquarters located at 200 Independence Ave., SW, Washington,
DC.
Who actually hires me for the program?
Although you will participate in a centralized recruitment process at the Department level, you will be hired by one of the following Operating Divisions listed below next to their headquarters location. The Operating Division (OpDiv) that hires an intern is considered to be the intern’s home OpDiv for the duration of the two year program. However, the middle year of the program consists of four rotations which can be outside of the home OpDiv.
National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Atlanta, GA
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Baltimore, MD
Indian Health Service (IHS) Rockville, MD
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) White Oak, MD
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Rockville, MD
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Rockville, MD
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Rockville, MD
Administration on Aging (AoA) Washington, DC
Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Washington, DC
Office of the Secretary (OS) Washington, DC
Are positions located outside of Washington, DC?
In addition to Washington, DC, positions are located in Baltimore, MD;
Atlanta, GA; as well as other field office locations in the United States.
What is a GS-9?
Essentially, the Federal government's pay table is based on 15 grades with 10
steps within each grade. The GS-9 grade level represents approximately the
mid-way point on the pay tables. Visit the website at
http://www.opm.gov/oca/05tables/indexGS.asp for further
description.
What type of training activities are included in the Program?
Upon acceptance in to the Program, the Emerging Leaders Program, interns participate in a three-day orientation to the Department of Health and Human Services. The program also requires that interns participate in six (6), three-day leadership training events over the two years of the program. The first year of the program will introduce Emerging Leaders to a modified version of the HHS Competency model. Throughout these events, interns will hear from both internal speakers from the different Operating Divisions as well as external leadership presenters. The Leadership training events are also filled with interactive sessions and facilitator led group activities which focus on the HHS Competency model. There are also instruction blocks devoted to individual and work life issues, interpersonal/communal issues, project management, leadership and business orientation issues.
Will I have a mentor?
HHS believes strongly in the mentoring relationship. Upon acceptance to the program, interns will be assigned a peer mentor to assist in the transition in to the Department of Health and Human Services. After six months, the Emerging Leaders Program Operating Division (OPDIV) Coordinators will work with program participants to identify one of our professional staff members to serve as a permanent mentor. Both mentoring relationships play a key role in each Emerging Leader's career development, providing guidance, advice and support. Also, the mentor serves as a resource for rotational opportunities. Perhaps the most important role of the mentor is providing a link to the wider network of Department management.
What rotations can I expect?
The program consist of two years broken down in the following manner: (1) 6 month rotation in home Operating Division, (4) 90 day rotations in Operating Divisions of your choice, (1) final 6 month rotation in home Operating Division. Each Emerging Leader will participate in 4 rotational assignments outside of their home Operating Division. Assignments will be 90 days each. Rotations are based on career paths and will be available throughout the Department.
Is the Emerging Leaders Program a permanent appointment within
the Federal Government?
No. The Emerging Leaders Program is a 2-year accepted service
appointment. Once the Emerging Leader successfully completes the program, HHS
may non-competitively convert the participant to a competitive appointment and
promote up to the GS-12 level without further competition.
Will interviews be held?
Yes, applicants who rank at the top of our screening process will be
invited to the HHS headquarters for an interview. Interviews will be held in
person in March-April timeframe; there will be no telephone interviews.
Will there be a program orientation?
A 3-day orientation is planned to include an introduction to the
Department and all of its Operating and Staff Divisions, an introduction to how
the Federal government works, an understanding of participants' strengths and
areas for improvement, an understanding of the unique aspects of public
service, e.g., ethics, accountability, values, decision-making, etc.
Will I be eligible for promotions?
Yes, Emerging Leaders are eligible for annual promotions to the GS-11
or 12 levels, based on satisfactory performance.
The federal government is an equal opportunity employer.
Last revised:
November 26, 2007
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